VETERAN actor Zulkifli Ismail (pic) has achieved a perfect 4.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in his master’s degree in Performance Studies at the age of 63, showing that age is never a barrier to education.
He completed the programme at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) despite a demanding filming schedule and health challenges, Sinar Harian reported.
Sharing the achievement on social media, he said he had managed to finish his studies despite the difficulties.
Zulkifli, best known for playing ASP Razlan in the police drama Gerak Khas, is expected to attend his convocation ceremony in late November.
Fans and fellow industry members congratulated him, describing his achievement as an inspiration to those pursuing higher education despite age, work commitments or personal challenges.
> Kosmo! Online reported that actor Amir Ahnaf struggled to detach himself from his role as a drug addict in the film Baga: Esok Untuk Siapa, even after filming had ended.
The 26-year-old, who plays Jani, said the character took an emotional toll on him, leaving him going through a dark period.
“The process of getting out of the role was very difficult,” he said, adding that he eventually turned to his siblings for support, asking them to stay with him.
“The thing I was most afraid of at that time was being alone,” he added.
His experience highlights the emotional demands of portraying psychologically complex characters, particularly those dealing with addiction, trauma and personal struggles.
> Harian Metro reported that a young father, who lost his sight in both eyes, is determined to provide for his family despite the challenges.
Born with normal eyesight, Muhammad Aizat Arfa Elmy Azizan, 27, gradually lost his vision over four years due to problems with his optic nerves.
He first experienced blurred vision in his left eye weeks before his wedding.
Despite his condition, Aizat continued working at a supermarket to support his growing family.
“It is sad because I can no longer see the faces of my wife and children, but I am grateful that I am still given the chance to live and earn a living,” he said.
After exhausting his savings, Aizat turned to selling products through social media and working as a water-filter agent.
He credited his wife, relatives and in-laws for giving him the strength to face the challenges.
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
